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Year Three in Seattle + 2022 Reflections

What a year of change, adventure, and uncertainty – but this time, partially intentional.

Posted byVivianDecember 29, 2022December 30, 2022Posted inPersonalLeave a comment on Year Three in Seattle + 2022 Reflections

Day 1: Do Go Chasing Waterfalls

The day has finally come that I hit the road for my trip.

Posted byVivianMarch 29, 2022March 31, 2022Posted inTravelTags:Oregon, Silver Falls State Park, Trail of Ten Falls, waterfallLeave a comment on Day 1: Do Go Chasing Waterfalls

Pre-trip Jitters and Thoughts

Forced myself to sit down and reflect on my feelings before heading out on a two-month-ish road trip by myself. Lucky you that you get to read these rambling thoughts.

Posted byVivianMarch 28, 2022March 28, 2022Posted inTravelTags:road trip, Travel, traveling2 Comments on Pre-trip Jitters and Thoughts

Through Ingria’s Eyes

Ingria was with me through it all and I wouldn’t be here today without her support. Here’s the climbing accident story through her eyes.

Posted byVivianJanuary 3, 2022January 4, 2022Posted inPersonalTags:climbing, guest, the recoveryLeave a comment on Through Ingria’s Eyes

My Unexpected Love

Have you ever loved an article of clothing so much that it has become a part of you? Well, I have and here’s our story.

Posted byVivianDecember 24, 2021January 3, 2022Posted inPersonalTags:climbing, the recovery, Topo Designs2 Comments on My Unexpected Love

The Recovery (Part 3): Acceptance

When you say it out loud, it hits different. It makes it more real and that’s what happened.

Posted byVivianDecember 12, 2021December 29, 2021Posted inPersonalTags:climbing, the recovery1 Comment on The Recovery (Part 3): Acceptance

The Recovery (Part 2): Loss

I was clearly grieving without knowing it. Grieving the loss of time, plans, opportunities, activites, a sense of self, life, just everything and anything.

Posted byVivianNovember 26, 2021December 24, 2021Posted inPersonalTags:climbing, the recovery3 Comments on The Recovery (Part 2): Loss

The Recovery (Part 1): Pain

I wanted the pain to go away. Eventually, it left my body, but continued to consume my mind and soul.

Posted byVivianNovember 14, 2021December 24, 2021Posted inPersonalTags:climbing, the recovery1 Comment on The Recovery (Part 1): Pain

The Fall That Broke Me, Literally

Vivian being carried in a litter in Vantage, WA

I started writing this post back in April, but stopped because I wasn’t ready to tell this story yet. Eight months later, I’m ready now.

Posted byVivianNovember 9, 2021January 1, 2022Posted inPersonalTags:accident, climbing, Frenchman Coulee, Vantage, Washington5 Comments on The Fall That Broke Me, Literally

Year Two in Seattle

Though we’re still in a pandemic, it’s actually been quite a memorable year.

Posted byVivianNovember 1, 2021November 9, 2021Posted inPersonalLeave a comment on Year Two in Seattle

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